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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Arthropoda |
| Class | : | Insecta |
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| Order | : | Lepidoptera |
| Family | : | Notodontidae |
| Genus | : | Cerura |
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| Common Name | : | Puss Moth |
| Scientific Name | : | Cerura Vinula |
| Found | : | Europe and North Africa |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 5cm - 8cm (1.9in - 3.1in) |
| Number of Species | : | 1 |
| Average Lifespan | : | 3 - 5 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Black, Brown, Green, Blue, White, Yellow, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Hairs |
| Favourite Food | : | Willow Leaves |
| Habitat | : | Dense woodland |
| Average Litter Size | : | 15 |
| Main Prey | : | Willow and Poplar Leaves |
| Predators | : | Bats, Rats, Birds |
| Distinctive Features | : | Black and white markings and dangerous nature of the caterpillar |